Bronco squad named for Canberra
trial

Brad Thorn will make his first appearance in Broncos colours since the 2000 Grand Final when he takes the field for the trial clash with Canberra at Toowoomba this Saturday. Thorn, who spent four seasons with the Canterbury Crusaders in the Super 12 rugby union competition, has recovered from a hamstring strain suffered three weeks ago.

He will be joined by skipper Darren Lockyer and veterans Shane Webcke and Tonie Carroll in a vastly more experienced side to the one that was defeated 24-10 by Melbourne at Carrara last weekend.

Young workhorse David Stagg also returns to the side after missing last week's clash, while 18-year-old wing sensation Leon Bott retains his spot on the wing after an eye catching performance against the Storm.

The Canberra Raiders are hot off the heels of a commanding 30-4 trial win over an under-strength Canterbury Bulldogs and boast the return of Craig Frawley, who was a star on the wing last season for the Broncos.

The game kicks off at 7:30pm at Clive Berghofer Stadium in Toowoomba. The Toowoomba Clydesdales clash with Souths Logan Magpies at 5:30pm.